Essays about: "road distance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 229 essays containing the words road distance.

  1. 1. Inland Waterways and Short Sea Shipping - a feasible alternative for truck transportation in Sweden? - A Case Study of Container Shipping Between Uddevalla and Gothenburg -

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filip Matei; Philip Vollert Lundqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Inland waterway transportation; short sea shipping; containerized goods; cost comparison; environmental comparison; barge;

    Abstract : Within the European Union, Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for the lowest share of goods transport, with only 5.8%. In Sweden, the share is even lower where Inland Waterway Transportation accounts for less than 1% of the goods transports. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Judith Lai Jakobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Charging infrastructure; road transport electrification; battery capacity need; electric vehicles; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. READ MORE

  4. 3. Identification and evaluation of solutions for long-haul electric road freight.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Amanda Lundström; Gustav Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : Electric road freight; long-haul; TCO; Tripple bottom line;

    Abstract : Road freight transportation is important for the development of the global economy and, at the same time, one of the most destructive businesses when it comes to the environment and human health. As societies evolve, the need for freight transportation increases and the transport demand cannot in a sustainable way be fulfilled with the use of diesel trucks as it is done today. READ MORE

  5. 4. The accuracy of road distances in the Antonine itinerary

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Antikens kultur och samhällsliv

    Author : Tomas Öberg; [2023]
    Keywords : History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : The Antonine itinerary was compiled in the early fourth century CE and is a key source to our know¬¬ledge about ancient geography and the Roman road system. However, the major research work dates more than 100 years back in time and few studies have been focussed on its overall reliability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Groddjursåtgärden vid Lillbyasjön i Östhammars kommun : ett hjälpmedel eller ett hinder?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Loviza Sahlén; [2023]
    Keywords : Groddjur; groddjursåtgärd; grodtunnel; amfibiepassage;

    Abstract : Groddjuren hotas av utrotning och minskar snabbt i populationsstorlek. Trafiken är en faktor som kan ge additiv dödlighet till populationer som behöver korsa en väg vid migrationen mellan övervintringsplatserna och lekvattnen. READ MORE